In the Context of the Mechanism of Antihypertensive Action,which of the Following

question 6

Multiple Choice

In the context of the mechanism of antihypertensive action,which of the following combination of drugs is used when the desired effect is the stimulation of the inhibitory alpha-2 receptors in the vasomotor center of the medulla oblongata,which ultimately reduces the sympathetic stimulation to the heart,kidneys,and blood vessels?

• A) Clonidine (Catapres), guanabenz (Wytensin), and guanfacine (Tenex)
• B) Doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), and terazosin (Hytrin)
• C) Atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor), and nadolol (Corgard)
• D) None of these

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